Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde’s Deva Box Office has wrapped up its opening weekend with promising numbers, securing its place as the second-highest Bollywood opener of 2025! Directed by Rosshan Andrrews, the action thriller hit theaters on January 31, 2025, facing stiff competition from Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force. Deva was able to maintain its position in spite of obstacles such as conflicts about screen sharing. Let’s examine the initial patterns and assess the movie’s performance!
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Deva Box Office Day 1: Shahid Kapoor’s ₹5.5 Cr Start
Day 3 Box Office Estimates: Sunday Surge Saves the Weekend!
According to early estimates, Deva minted ₹7.25–7.75 crores on Day 3 (Sunday), marking a 9–17% jump from its Day 2 earnings of ₹6.61 crores. While the film started slow with ₹5.87 crores on Day 1, the weekend total now stands at ₹19.73–20.23 crores.
Weekend Breakdown:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹5.87 Cr
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹6.61 Cr
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹7.25–7.75 Cr (Estimates)
- Total Weekend: ₹19.73–20.23 Cr
The true test for the mid-budget movie now is to keep up the momentum during the workdays. Given Sky Force’s dominance on screens, Deva needs steady foot traffic to stay viable.
Deva vs 2025’s Bollywood Openers: How Does It Stack Up?
Deva claims the #2 spot among Bollywood’s January 2025 releases, trailing behind Sky Force (₹73.20 Cr) but surpassing Fateh (₹18.87 Cr) and Emergency (₹16.49 Cr). Check out the rankings:
| Movie | Opening Weekend |
| Sky Force | ₹73.20 Cr |
| Deva | ₹19.73–20.23 Cr |
| Fateh | ₹18.87 Cr |
| Emergency | ₹16.49 Cr |
| YJHD Re-release | ₹6.25 Cr |
| Azaad | ₹4.75 Cr |
Interestingly, none of the Bollywood films released in January have received a “hit” rating as of yet. Everyone is watching Deva’s weekdays to see how long it lasts, while Sky Force looks for success.
Challenges Ahead: Screen Wars & Audience Retention
Deva’s clash with Sky Force has split audience attention, impacting its opening weekend potential. The movie’s future depends on high weekday holds because of its restricted screen distribution and conflicting word-of-mouth. A 20–25% decrease on Monday, according to industry experts, would keep the movie on track to recoup its expenses.
Director Rosshan Andrrews’ gripping narrative and Shahid’s intense performance have earned praise, but the film’s commercial success relies heavily on sustained occupancy.
Will Deva Shine Beyond Weekend 1?
Deva’s opening weekend is a mixed bag—decent but not groundbreaking. While it outperforms smaller releases, the Sky Force juggernaut looms large. If the film leverages positive reviews and maintains steady collections, it could emerge as a dark horse in 2025’s box office race.
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